ruined
Translation
spoiled, destroyed, bankrupt
Examples
The old castle is completely ruined.
The old castle is completely ruined.
Our holiday plans are ruined.
Our vacation plans are ruined.
Grammar Patterns
((ruined + noun)) destroyed or spoiled The ruined church was beautiful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: destroyed, wrecked, spoiled; Antonyms: intact, preserved, perfect
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to ruin', used as an adjective. From Latin 'ruina' (a collapse).
Memory Tips
It describes the state *after* something has been ruined. A ruined cake is one that has been dropped.